CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y251 YPO

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,870 mi
Last recorded87,870 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 YPO
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2014 87,870 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 81,994 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 69,333 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 69,087 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 60,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 56,614 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 49,965 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 43,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 36,068 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
Full Fiat Brava reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y251 YPO is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 63,317 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y251 YPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y251 YPO?

You can check the full history of Y251 YPO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y251 YPO registered?

Y251 YPO is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y251 YPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y251 YPO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y251 YPO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y251 YPO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.